Cost Accountant II

About Niagara

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water. Consider applying here, if you want to:

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Cost Accountant II

The Cost Accountant II position is responsible for monitoring, collecting, updating, analyzing, summarizing and evaluating cost related information. This position assists management decision making by continuous improvement of cost management processes and models to support margin analysis.

Essential Functions

• Assist with the monthly financial close process and ensure the accuracy of system generated transactions and manual entries
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations to assist in the month-end close process
• Analyze inventory variances by location, product category, etc.
• Monitor, analyze and report on cost trends of inventory and raw materials to interpret overall cost of goods sold and margin variations
• Perform heavy data manipulation within Excel and Access
• Aid in the preparation of various month-end/year-end reports and schedules including inventory reconciliations, journal entries, cost of goods sold analysis, inventory on hand reports, etc.
• Review monthly inventory detail to identify excess/obsolete items and record related journal entries (i.e. maintain E&O reserve)
• Compile, analyze and communicate monthly scrap and shrinkage results by plant and identify areas for scrap reduction
• Review/compare various inventory reports to identify discrepancies and make proper recommendations
• Review existing processes, tools and controls for opportunities to improve effectiveness and to transfer best practices across the organization and change them accordingly
• Interact with cross-functional teams such as manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and other departments to better understand their needs and to be proactive and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Maintain clean documentation and supporting data for each completed task
• Provide full support during company financial audits
• Perform various ad hoc analyses to support cross-functional teams including finance, accounting, purchasing, manufacturing, etc.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 2 Years – Experience in Position
• 0 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 4 Years – Experience working in Position
• 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• Strong understanding of GAAP and cost accounting (standard costing, accounting for variances, determination of overheads)
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Detail oriented and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced organization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Problem solving and analytical skills

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

Lead Like an Owner

• Makes safety the number one priority
• Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
• Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
• Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
• Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
• Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers

InnovACT

• Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
• Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
• Increases performance through greater efficiency

Find a Way

• Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
• Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
• Seeks solutions rather than placing blame

Empowered to be Great

• Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
• Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
• Communicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

Minimum Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or other related fields or equivalent experience

Preferred:

Master's Degree Business Administration

Certification/License:

Required:

None

Preferred:

CPA, CA Board of Accountancy (active preferred but inactive acceptable)

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Salary

$82,011.54 - $118,916.74 / Yearly

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• And more!

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

* *Los Angeles County applicants only**

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

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